Nurse Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the oversight of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner conducts clinical assessment 

and MOUD induction on the Mobile Medication Unit and at the clinic. The Nurse Practitioner 

completes DSM-5-TR based assessment, co-occurring screening, and structured overdose risk 

assessment, reviews the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, and, through shared decision

making, determines the appropriate FDA-approved medication and initiates treatment when 

clinically appropriate. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

•  Conduct DSM-5-TR based clinical assessment and establish OUD diagnosis and 
• individualized treatment plans. 
• Screen for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and complete 
• structured overdose risk assessment. 
• Check the New York State PDMP for each new admission and document results. 
•  Initiate MOUD, including first methadone dose on the unit when clinically appropriate, 
• under Medical Director oversight. 
• Provide shared decision-making so individuals have a genuine choice of FDA-approved 
• medications.
• Coordinate rapid linkage to clinic-based ongoing dosing and care; maintain timely EHR 
• documentation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current New York State licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and current DEA registration. 
•  Buprenorphine-prescribing authority and completion of required OUD training. 
• Experience providing MOUD or treating individuals with opioid use disorder. 
•  Willingness to work on a mobile medication unit and a flexible schedule including early 
• mornings. 

JOB SETTING: 

• Office and mobile setting. 
• Periodically functions within a thirty (30) foot motorized Mobile Medication Unit; 
• temperature-controlled for inclement weather. 
• Must possess sight, hearing, and manual senses, or prosthetics that ensure completion 
• of the essential functions of the position. 
• Occasionally must lift a maximum of 10 lbs.